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Gujarat CM to will file nomination tomorrow
- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will file his nomination for the Gujarat Assembly Elections tomorrow. Union Home Minister Amit shah will also be present.
Ukraine's president says power is off 'in many cities' after Russian strikes, vows 'we will survive,' reports AP
Mumbai: CBI court extends the judicial custody of former Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh for 14 days, in the corruption case
G-20 summit: US President Biden skips gala dinner
- US President Joe Biden unexpectedly skipped the gala dinner at the G-20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia. He skipped the dinner and the event he had been scheduled to attend after an official he met with earlier in the week tested positive for COVID-19 and returned to his hotel room for the evening, reported Epoch Times.
At least one killed in Kyiv after fresh Russian strikes
- At least one person was killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, the city's mayor said. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a body had been pulled out of a residential building that was hit in the central Pechersk district.
Abhijit Bose planning to ‘rejoin entrepreneurial world’ after he quits as WhatsApp India head
Total 2,585 nominations of 2021 candidates have been received by Returning Officers in 250 MCD Wards for the 4th December MCD elections: Delhi State Election Commission (ANI)
Everyone living in India is 'Hindu': RSS chief Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat said every person living in the country is a 'Hindu' and the DNA of all Indians is the same, and asserted there was no need for anyone to change his way of offering rituals.
India raises base import price of palm oil, gold
- India raised the base import prices of gold, crude and refined palm oil, the government said, as prices rose in the world market. The government revises base import prices of edible oils, gold and silver every fortnight, and the prices are used to calculate the amount of tax an importer needs to pay. India is the world's biggest importer of edible oils and silver and the second-biggest consumer of gold.
Over 37 lakh consumers have opted for Delhi govt's electricity subsidy scheme: Officials (PTI)
The Central Govt has nominated Vivek Joshi, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance as a Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India vice Sanjay Malhotra. The nomination of Vivek Joshi is effective from November 15: Reserve Bank of India
German gas reserves 100% full: Govt agency (AFP)
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred around Babala of Accham district in Nepal at 6:18 pm: National Earthquake Monitoring & Research Center, Nepal (ANI)
G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral meetings with Indonesia, Spain, France, Singapore, Germany, Italy, Australia and the United Kingdom tomorrow, November 16.
India's direct tax mop-up to exceed budget target by 25-30%: CBDT
- The direct tax collection in the current fiscal is likely to exceed the budget target of Rs 14.20 lakh crore by about 30 per cent, a senior official said. Central Board of Direct Taxes Chairman Nitin Gupta also said that the Budget for next fiscal could bring about some tweaks in the TDS provision for online gaming to check tax evasion.
Election Commission informs factions led by Chirag Paswan and Pashupati Kumar Paras that it will hear them over the dispute on the Lok Janshakti Party symbol on November 29
Walmart to pay $3.1 billion to state, local and tribal governments over toll of opioids it dispensed, reports AP
WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose and Facebook's public policy director Rajiv Agrawal quit Meta
Kerala Dengue cases: Govt issues alert in seven districts
- State health minister Veena George informed that the state government has decided to observe a dry day campaign every week by cleaning public places, houses and removing stagnant water. The alert has been issued to Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Malappuram.
Delhi MCD polls: BJP launches campaign song
- Ruling BJP launched its campaign song 'BJP ka Matlab Sewa Hai' for the Delhi local bodies elections today. The saffron party has highlighted the performance of Narendra Modi government and the Delhi corporation during Covid pandemic in the song. It has also hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party in the campaign song.
Diesel demand could shrink next year, IEA says
- The International Energy Agency forecast a small decline in diesel and gasoil demand next year as persistently high prices stoke already high inflation rates and hit economic activity. Diesel is the backbone of economic activity with uses spanning powering factories to heating homes and fuelling vehicles.
India's overall imports increase to USD 73 bn in October 2022 from USD 65.28 bn in the same month last year and its overall exports increased to USD 58.36 bn in October 2022 from USD 56.10 bn in the same month last year: Commerce Ministry data
India’s overall exports in October 2022 are estimated to be USD 58.36 Billion, showing a positive growth of 4.03% over the same period last year: Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Tamil Nadu State Police is conducting searches in the residence of a few people on suspicion that they have link with ISIS
- Police are in search since early morning at a few places in Kodangayur and Mannadi of Chennai: Police Officials.
"Glad to see you PM Rishi Sunak. Looking forward to working together in the times to come," tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(ANI)
We've graduated from being a net importer to being a net exporter: Jyotiraditya Scindia
-It is important to establish India's pre-eminence in the steel sector by 2030. Our aim is to be able to face challenges internationally. We've gratuated from being a net importer to being a net exporter. Our steel is being exported across the world, says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
(ANI)
PM addressed a gathering of Indian diaspora and friends of India in Bali, Indonesia
-"PM highlighted close cultural & civilisational linkages between India & Indonesia and the role of the diaspora in deepening our vibrant ties" tweets MEA
(ANI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden and President of Indonesia Joko Widodo interact during the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia.
(ANI)
Birsa Munda's ideology is being attacked by RSS & BJP: Rahul Gandhi
-Birsa Munda's ideology is being attacked by RSS & BJP. They've (BJP) deep strategy behind changing the name of tribal people from 'Adivasi' to 'Vanvasi', & with this, they've seized many rights of them, says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Hingoli during Bharat Jodo Yatra
(ANI)
There is a lot that India can learn from Indonesia: PM in Bali, Indonesia
-A few months back, on 15th Aug, India celebrated 75 years of independence. Indonesia's independence day comes two days after India's - on 17th August. But Indonesia was fortunate to attain independence two years before India. There is a lot that India can learn from Indonesia, says PM Modi.
(ANI)
We are not 90 nautical miles apart but 90 nautical miles close: PM in Bali, Indonesia
-That year when I came to Jakarta, I had said that India and Indonesia may be 90 nautical miles apart, but in reality, we are not 90 nautical miles apart but 90 nautical miles close: PM Narendra Modi at the Indian community event in Bali, Indonesia
(ANI)
PM Narendra Modi speaks at the Indian community event in Bali, Indonesia
-At a time when the grand Ram Temple is taking shape in India, we also proudly remember the Ramayana tradition of Indonesia, he says.
(ANI)
Relations between India and Indonesia stand strong during both good and difficult times: PM
-Relations between India and Indonesia stand strong during both good and difficult times. In 2018, when Indonesia was affected by an earthquake, we immediately started operation Samudra Maitri: PM Narendra Modi at the Indian community event in Bali, Indonesia
(ANI)
Bali Yatra Mahotsav is going on - Bali Jatra: PM at the Indian community event in Bali
-As I speak to you in Bali & we sing songs of Indonesian traditions, 1500 km away from here in India's Cuttack, Bali Yatra Mahotsav is going on - Bali Jatra. This Mahotsav celebrates thousands of years old India-Indonesia trade relations: PM at the Indian community event in Bali
(ANI)
BJP in this Assembly elections, will break all records and win with the most number of seats and will form the government with a majority, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
(ANI)
"On every issue we are together..." US State Department Spokesman Zed Tarar on Modi-Biden meet
-"There is a friendship between President Biden and PM Modi which is apparent. There are several such world topics that both nations do not see face to face. But that does not affect our relationship. Every country moves as per their own strategy, most important is we are keeping pressure on Russia, not on our own friends," said Zed Tarar.
(ANI)
Congress releases a list of star campaigners for Gujarat Elections
-Party chief Malliakrjun Kharge, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party MP Rahul Gandhi, general secy Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, CMs Ashok Gehlot-Bhupesh Baghel, Sachin Pilot, Jignesh Mevani, Kanhaiya Kumar to campaign.
(ANI)
Novak Djokovic has been granted a visa to play in the Australian Open in January
-Novak Djokovic has been granted a visa to play in the Australian Open in January, Guardian Australia and state broadcaster ABC reported on Tuesday.
(Reuters)
World population hits 8 billion
In a milestone for humanity, the global population hit 8 billion on Tuesday after having added a billion people in the last 12 years, with India on the cusp of overtaking China as the world's most populous country next year.
"8 billion hopes. 8 billion dreams. 8 billion possibilities. Our planet is now home to 8 billion people," the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) tweeted.
The UN described the global population reaching 8 billion as a "remarkable milestone" given that the human population numbered under 1 billion for millennia until around 1800, and that it took more than 100 years to grow from 1 to 2 billion.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tests positive for COVID-19
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tested postive for COVID-19, a day after returning from his trip to the UK, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Tuesday.
Shehbaz, 71, returned to Pakistan on Monday after taking a detour to London from the COP27 climate conference in Egypt to visit his elder brother Nawaz Sharif.
110 Rohingya flee Myanmar, land by boat in Indonesia
More than 100 Rohingya Muslims traveling in a boat for more than a month were found along the coast of Indonesias Aceh province on Tuesday - the latest group of refugees believed to be making hazardous sea voyages from Myanmar.
Local fishermen saw the 110 Rohingya early in the morning at a beach in Meunasah Baro village.
The group included 65 men, 27 women and 18 children, according to Herman Saputra, the Muara Batu police chief.
(AP reports)
PM Modi interacts with Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron on sidelines of G20 summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had informal interactions with US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron and several other global leaders on Tuesday on the sidelines of the G20 summit.
Modi met UK's Prime Minister Sunak, their first face-to-face interaction since he assumed power last month.
Modi is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with Sunak and Macron, apart from holding a meeting with host country's president Joko Widodo on Wednesday.
He met Senegal President and Chairman of the African Union Macky Sall.
Modi also met Netherlands President Mark Rutte.
Macron, Xi discuss debt of poorer nations at G20 - Elysee
French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday discussed financial support to develozamping economies at the G20 summit in Bali, the French presidency said.
"They expressed their determination to move forward with the implementation of a common debt framework, and raised the particularly urgent case of Zambia," the Elysee Palace said in a statement.
(Reuters)
Report names PepsiCo as worst plastic polluter in India in 2022
PepsiCo was the top plastic polluter in India in 2022 followed by CG Foods India (a maker of instant noodles and snacks) and Perfetti Van Melle, the maker of confectionaries like Mentos and Alpenliebe, said a report highlighting plastic pollution across the globe.
The report said that single-serve sachets and flexible packaging are a concerning trend in Asia and Africa
Break Free From Plastic has analysed the plastic crisis in India and across the globe for the last five years, i.e., 2018-2022.
RBI shortlists five banks to work on its digital currency pilot project
- The RBI has roped in at least five banks to work with it on a pilot project for its digital currency -- the Digital Rupee -- for the retail market.
- According to a report in The Economic Times, these banks are:
State Bank of India
ICICI Bank
IDFC First Bank
HDFC Bank
- The report said, citing people familiar with the matter, that the Reserve Bank of India could add more banks to run the pilot, which is expected to launch soon.
Presence of Indian students in US surges by 19% in 2021-22: Report
- Presence of Indian students in American Universities has increased by 19 per cent compared to the last year, and nearly 21 per cent of over one million foreign students are Indian students.
- In 2021-22, 1,99,182 students with India as their place of origin were pursuing higher education in the US, as against 1,67,582 in 2020-21
- In 2012-13, there were 96,654 Indian students in higher education in the US.
US Midterm Elections 2022
Republicans are on the cusp of winning House majority; 1 seat away from securing 218 seats needed for control, reports AP
India's state wheat stock halves from a year ago
Wheat reserves in state stores totalled 21 million tonnes at the start of this month, down from 42 million tonnes on November 1, 2021
Wheat inventories at government-run granaries stood at 22.7 million tonnes on October 1
Indian farmers have planted wheat on 4.5 million hectares since October 1
Local wheat prices jumped to a record 26,500 rupees ($324) a tonne on Thursday, up nearly 27% since the May ban on exports
North Korea sees more use of cell phones, WiFi networks: US researchers
- According to US researchers, up to 7 million North Koreans use cell phones daily
- WiFi networks have sharply expanded in recent years as mobile devices increasingly became a key tool for market activity in the isolated country
- Since 3G network services began in 2008, the number of users has risen from 6.5 million to 7 million, more than a quarter of North Korea's 25 million population
